Full-time permanent dementia care role at Willows Edge care home, Newbury. Supports residents' daily living, wellbeing and meaningful activities, and supports colleagues' dementia care development.
West Berkshire Council is looking for a Dementia Practitioner (Willows Edge). It’s a permanent, full-time post based in Newbury paying £25,614 to £28,153 a year. Applications close on Wednesday 18 November 2026.
About the role
Hands-on dementia care role at Willows Edge care home in Newbury. Supports residents' daily living, wellbeing and activities, and helps develop colleagues' dementia care skills.
About West Berkshire Council
West Berkshire Council is the unitary authority for the western half of Berkshire, serving Newbury, where it is based, along with Thatcham, Hungerford, Theale, Calcot, Pangbourne and Lambourn. It runs all local council services, including schools, social care, highways, waste and planning.
What they’re looking for
- Willingness to do care certificate training
- QCF level 2 in health and social care
- Previous care sector experience
- Experience in a dementia service
- Enhanced DBS with barred list check
- Flexible, including every other weekend
What’s on offer
- 27 days' annual leave plus public holidays
- Extra 5 days' leave after 5 years
- Local Government pension scheme
- Family friendly policies
- Wellbeing programme and Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to training and development
How to apply
You apply directly with West Berkshire Council: the Apply button takes you to their full advert. The closing date is 18 November 2026.
Interested in this role?
You’ll complete your application on West Berkshire Council’s website.
